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Sophia

West Virginia · 1,344 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Sophia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,300. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
+3%since 2000
from 1,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,926 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sophia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,415
+7%since 2000
from $15,296 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,251)
Black1.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,306)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(53)
Diversity Score
4
−32%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sophia, West Virginia?

Sophia, West Virginia has about 1,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sophia, West Virginia?

The typical household in Sophia, West Virginia earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sophia, West Virginia expensive?

In Sophia, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Sophia, West Virginia?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sophia, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sophia, West Virginia?

About 29.8% of people in Sophia, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sophia, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sophia, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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